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Many have wondered about the difference of "Made in.."'s Now, I'm not sure if the difference can be attributed to where its made or just difference batches of LV's but yes, either way there is a difference. because of my obsessive nature and wanting to share the experience with everyone else... here are pics! It took a long time so Enjoy!

Pochette Accessories - Made in USA (2007) vs made in Spain (2006).

Differences from these 2 particular bags: The made in Spain tab is of a higher quality. Look at the smoothness of the tab and even threading. The Made in USA tab is a bit bumpy and the threading is not done as well which can be seen from the front and back.
Spain front/back:
USA front/back:

The gold hardware is of a difference shade. (The darker gold is Made in Spain)

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There is also a difference in the canvas. The Made in USA is a slightly darker brown color, less textured, more shiny, and the LV monogram stands out more. The Made in Spain is slightly lighter, more textured,and the mono does not stand out as much. The difference is noticable in person but if you look closely at the pictures you might be able to see the difference. You can definitely feel the difference with your hands. Can you tell which one is which?

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Yes. Sorry, copying and pasting was making me It is now edited to show the Made in USA front tab!

Theres actually more differences but those are more natural variations such as who it was sewn by such as the more completely closes the bag on one, the length of the zipper that hangs of the end of the bag is longer on one, one is sewn so it is more squished on the bottom (so the area on the bottom is more narrow), the slope on one is smooth (by the bottom corner) while on the other the canvas is slightly bumped up.

Many of these differences are small things 90% of people wouldnt notice or care about but its interesting to see the sheer number of differences.

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There is a difference, but the difference is too minor to discount the USA item as being poorer quality.
I even noticed a slight difference between the "brightness" of the monograms on my made in France vs made in Spain pieces.

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There is a difference, but the difference is too minor to discount the USA item as being poorer quality.
I even noticed a slight difference between the "brightness" of the monograms on my made in France vs made in Spain pieces.